In this episode, Dr. Mehari talks about the importance of authentically engaging communities around the shared purpose of helping young people thrive. She provides powerful examples of what happens when young people define character within their own community. Dr. Mehari is a licensed psychologist and applied researcher with extensive experience creating research-informed approaches to identifying and leveraging community strengths for systemic change. This is a powerful episode you don't want to miss!

In this episode, we will be talking to Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang who is an expert on the impact and implications of social and emotional development on learning. We will be diving into the neuroscience of relationships, how deep learning is fostered and the transformative impact when young people have a sense of meaning beyond themselves.

Grit is critical to achievement and performance but does not necessarily lead to youth thriving in life. Young people must also feel that they are cared for and be given the opportunity to internalize character strengths into their own sense of identity. In this episode, Dr. Angela Duckworth provides practical tips for creating caring communities that bring out the best in all young people.